Finding his voice
First-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.
James Utterback honored as exemplar of excellence
Professor was honored by KU Leuven at its bi-annual Leuven International Forum.
Possible role for Huntington’s gene discovered
Mutant forms of the gene disrupt chemical modifications that control access to genes necessary for normal brain cell function.
Undergrads take the lead in 10.27
Class offers students a unique opportunity to contribute to the field of energy.
Students take control of satellites on the International Space Station
200 high-school students participate in MIT’s annual Zero Robotics competition.
Clark and Sollins receive Test of Time Award
MIT researchers honored for their paper 'Tussle in Cyberspace: Defining Tomorrow’s Internet.'
Mike Molnar to deliver keynote at MIT forum
US chief manufacturing officer will discuss President Obama’s proposed manufacturing initiative at MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation.
How to treat heat like light
New approach using nanoparticle alloys allows heat to be focused or reflected just like electromagnetic waves.
New material harvests energy from water vapor
Polymer film could be used in artificial muscle and to power micro- and nanoelectronic devices.
Chips that can steer light
Record-setting ‘optical phased arrays’ could lead to better laser rangefinders, smaller medical-imaging devices and even holographic TVs.
Guaranteed delivery — in ad hoc networks
A new algorithm for message dissemination in decentralized networks is faster than its predecessors but, unlike them, guarantees delivery.
Students develop assistive technologies
Undergraduate teams create helpful phone apps and devices for people with disabilities.
AIAA honors David Mindell for ‘Digital Apollo’
MIT professor’s book earns Gardner-Lasser Aerospace History Literature Award.
How to stop leaks — the way blood does
Harnessing the principle that allows blood to clot, MIT researchers are working on new synthetic materials to plug holes.
Tiny tools help advance medical discoveries
MIT researchers are designing tools to analyze cells at the microscale.